Ethylene Oxide Sterilizer from Japan
A medical EO gas sterilizer chamber for temperature-sensitive devices like cardiac catheters and electronics, using 100% EO or mixtures at 30-60°C. Falls under HTS 8419.20.00.10 as it involves controlled temperature change in surgical sterilization. Includes aeration cycles for residual gas removal.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• OSHA/EPA hazardous material permits required; provide biological validation
• Pitfall: Gas mixtures leading to chem apparatus classification in 8419.89